If there's one simple detail that transforms the style of any bathroom, it's the tiles. Their shape, size, material, and design instantly infuse the room with a certain character. Subway tile reads classic while switching it up to be vertical gives it a modern edge. Square ceramic tiles give a bit of a retro vibe, especially in a nostalgic colorway. Large slabs of marble or slate provide an understated elegance. Mixing and matching bathroom tile designs within a single space can be even more impactful, so get creative if you're planning on giving your bathroom a face-lift.

Ultimately, you can go simple and classic or bright and trendy, the end result is really up to you. But the biggest lesson is to have fun. We've rounded up bathroom tile ideas that are all the inspiration you need. Keep clicking for inspiring bathroom tile ideas we're pinning to our home makeover boards.

When it comes to tile design, you can't go past Kelly Wearstler's guest bathroom. When we photographed this one for MyDomaine, we couldn't believe this wasn't the master. The geometric marble tiling in black and white is simply stunning.

Katherine Carter

This unique bathroom wallpaper print really takes center stage, so Katherine Carter went for a neutral hue for the floor tiles in a geometric shape to give it a little lift.

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Katie Martinez Design

Does it get much better than this? Subway tile on the walls with a patterned tile on the floor. The reason this works is the subdued monochrome color palette of black and white. We also love the gold hardware for that extra pop.

Catherine Kwong Design

This stunning dark bathroom has so many features we want to call out. The large dark navy tiles in the shower really complement the lighter blue tone of the wall paint, and the lighter floor tile pattern really lifts the room.

BHDM Design

This is a modern update for the white subway tile. We love the way they've laid out the tile on the side of the bath to break up the monotony and bring a creative flair. The flooring appears fairly simple until you look closer and see it's tiny geometric shapes.

Elizabeth Roberts

We can't imagine a chicer bathroom than this. The sink and feature wall is rose quartz then you step inside a shower that is floor to wall white square tiles and striking gold hardware. That's how we want to start and end every day.

This post was originally published on December 8, 2017, and has since been updated.